Obituaries
Velma Elizabeth Burnett Frederick
Oct 25, 2019
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
VELMA ELIZABETH BURNETT FREDERICK, age 100, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Carrington Place at Rural Retreat.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Frederick; children, Gary Lee Burnett and Michael Clifton Burnett; granddaughter, Tammy Lyn King; parents, four sisters and one brother.
Velma is survived by her daughter Judy Burnett King and husband, Ralph of Rural...
Ricky Duane Hall
Oct 24, 2019
ATKINS, Va.
RICKY DUANE HALL, age 63, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 peacefully after a brief illness, at his home in Atkins, Va.
Ricky ran shoe shops in Marion and Chilhowie, and kept people on their feet. He loved his family and his friends.
Per Ricky's wishes all services will be private.
To share memories of Ricky Duane Hall, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care...
Golda Martin Barker
Oct 22, 2019
MARION, Va.
GOLDA MARTIN BARKER, age 69, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Golda was an excellent wife, mom, mother-in-law, gammy and friend. She spent her life caring for her family and so many people as a case manager, and guardianship program director for District Three Governmental Co-Op, where she worked for more than 20 years. Golda was a proud Emory &...
June Osborne
Oct 18, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
LAVADA JUNE OSBORNE, age 92, died Friday, October 18, 2019 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
June was born November 2, 1926 in Sophia, WV to the late Wiley and Ossie Shumate Mitchell. She was a loving wife, Mom, Granny June and faithful friend. She loved her Lord and was a founding member of Brookside Baptist Church in Sugar Grove, Va. She...
Thomas Raymond "Tom" McCallops
Oct 17, 2019
Marion, Va.
Thomas Raymond "Tom" McCallops, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home.
Services will be private.
To share memories of Thomas Raymond "Tom" McCallops, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Tom's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion Va. 24354.
Patricia "Patsy" Bise Tilson
Oct 17, 2019
MARION, Va.
PATRICIA “PATSY” BISE TILSON, age 84, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Patsy was the picture-perfect sister, wife, mom, mother-in-law, mawmaw and friend. She loved her Lord and enjoyed singing and playing hymns. Patsy had her family in church and enjoyed that part of their lives. She was a wonderful cook and a...
Betty Jean Carter Dyson
Oct 17, 2019
CHILHOWIE, Va.
BETTY JEAN CARTER DYSON, age 68, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Betty was a retiree of Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute after 30 years of dedicated service. Her main goal in life was to always give a helping hand to those in need. Betty always said, it was more blessed to give than...
John Allen Geib
Oct 11, 2019
Marion, Va.
John Allen Geib, age 90, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Bristol, TN Hospice House.
John was born October 13, 1928 in Farwell, Michigan during the great depression and left home to find work after graduating high school at 16. After traveling across the country to San Francisco, he settled briefly in Iowa where he met his wife. John...
Evelyn "Ebby" Widener
Oct 9, 2019
MARION, Va. / MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.
EVELYN “EBBY” WIDENER, age 87, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 under the care of Heartland Hospice in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Ebby was the epitome of life to the fullest. She loved her work, but more importantly the people she would be able to help during her 25 years at Catos. Everyone Ebby came in contact...
Ray Lee "Woody" Call
Oct 6, 2019
MARION, Va.
Ray Lee "Woody" Call, age 73, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home.
Woody loved his Lord, his family and his country. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded multiple purple hearts. He was a loving husband, "my daddy", papaw and friend. Woody was a humble who would give you the...
Billy G. Gilley
Oct 6, 2019
MARION, Va.
BILLY G. GILLEY, age 77, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home in Marion.
Billy was the best brother in the world. He was a loving father and friend to all who knew him. He worked for many years at General Dynamics until his retirement. He was a tough man and a strong Christian. He loved his Lord...
Virginia Salts
Oct 5, 2019
BAKERSVILLE, NC / FLAT RIDGE, VA
VIRGINIA SALTS, age 74 of NC 261, Bakersville NC, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.
She was a native of Flat Ridge, Va., and a daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Roberts Parks. She was previously employed in home health care, and attended Fellowship Baptist Church.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Regina Salts of Bakersville,...
Juanita A. "Nita" Surber
Oct 4, 2019
ABINGDON, Va.
JUANITA A. "NITA" SURBER, age 65, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at her home in Abingdon, Va. in the loving company of her husband of 44 years, Bobby G. "Bob" Surber.
Nita was born March 24, 1954 to the late Charlie and Regina Ellison. She was a loving wife, sister, and doting aunt. Nita was a rock to lean...
Sandra Kay Sternberg
Oct 4, 2019
ABINGDON, Va. Sandra Kay "Sandy" Sternberg, age 63, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Sandy was a beloved daughter, sister and wife. She was a wonderful friend and the light of her family. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Peter "Butch" Sternberg II; father, Levy James Craig; niece, Erica Whitt. Sandy...
Joseph E. "Joe" Rector
Sep 29, 2019
MARION, Va. / FORT MYERS, Fla.
JOSEPH E. "JOE" RECTOR, age 91, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Joe was a loving dad and grandpa. He was a family man and proud American who proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Joe was a successful businessman in the community...
Terry Wayne Parsons
Sep 26, 2019
MARION, Va.
TERRY WAYNE PARSONS, age 62, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home.
He was born June 6, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Avery William and Mable Lamie Parsons. Terry was a very loving and kind man. He was very independent and would not ask for help, but would help anyone and everyone he could. He loved...
Michael A. Mendez
Sep 21, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
MICHAEL A. MENDEZ, age 40, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Orville Coffey; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Coffey; paternal grandfather, Crescencio Mendez, Jr.; and paternal grandmother, Leona Walsh.
Michael is survived by his parents, Emma and Daniel L. Mendez of Marion, Va.; brothers, David Mendez...
Raymond Max Hash
Sep 16, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, VA
RAYMOND MAX HASH, age 65, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home.
At the family's request, services will be private.
To share memories of Raymond Max Hash, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Max's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion Va. 24354.
William D. "Bill" Smith
Sep 16, 2019
MARION, VA
WILLIAM D. "BILL" SMITH, age 87, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Bill Smith was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather. Just about everywhere he went, he made a new friend. Mr. Smith served as President of the Bank of Marion for 15 years and served on many boards and clubs in Smyth County and...
Carl Anthony TONY Lee
Sep 16, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Carl Anthony TONY Lee, age 60, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Tony was a loving son, brother, father and grandad. He was a member of Marion’s First Baptist Church. Tony was like his dad, and enjoyed cooking and worked at several area restaurants. He also spent time working in the concrete business....
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